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Report: Conor McGregor Facing Lawsuit
By FCF Staff
As Conor McGregor gets set to battle Dustin Poirier for a second time at UFC 257 this Saturday, it’s being reported that the decorated fighter is being sued.
The former UFC champ, who hasn’t fought since January,… Read More
(Updated) Dana White to Announce Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Decision at UFC on ABC 1
By FCF Staff
After meeting with Khabib Nurmagomedov Friday to discuss whether he’ll fight again, Dana White’s announced he’ll announce the star’s decision during the UFC on ABC 1 broadcast.
Following the meeting, White posted a video on Instagram, in… Read More
Conor McGregor Proposes Lightweight Title Fight With Nate Diaz
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor has repeatedly said that he wants to face Nate Diaz in a rubber match at some juncture. As McGregor gets set to fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 257, the star’s proposed that the trilogy fight… Read More
Gilbert Burns: “People Underestimate” Conor McGregor’s Grappling
By FCF Staff
The consensus is that Conor McGregor’s grappling is the weakest part of his game. But, Gilbert Burns believes fans and observers underestimate the star’s ground skills.
All four of McGregor’s losses to date have come via submission,… Read More
Michael Chandler Admits Dan Hooker Wasn’t on “The Highest Run of The Radar”
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler is booked to fight Dan Hooker at UFC 257 later this month, but the former Bellator champ admits he wasn’t initially, expecting to face the contender.
Recently it was announced that Chandler will battle Hooker… Read More
Report: Michael Chandler to Face Dan Hooker in UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
It looks like Michael Chandler has his UFC debut booked, as it’s being reported the former Bellator champ will take on Dan Hooker this month.
Chandler (21-5), who eventually signed with the UFC after stopping Benson Henderson… Read More
Manager Doubts Massive Payday Could Secure Nurmagomedov – McGregor 2
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has repeatedly dismissed the possibility of fighting Conor McGregor again, both before and after he retired, and his manager also doubts the fight will ever happen.
Ever since Nurmagomedov submitted McGregor in their massive, 2018… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Thought Conor McGregor Would be “Mentally Tougher”
By FCF Staff
Although Conor McGregor and some of his supporters have argued the star provided Khabib Nurmagomedov a solid test at UFC 229, the undefeated fighter has a very different take.
The rivals fought in October, 2018, and Nurmagomedov submitted the… Read More
Conor McGregor Saves SBG Affiliate From Shutting Down
By FCF Staff
Conor McGregor is making headlines weeks out from his next bout, on account of his generosity.
Recently SBG Portarlington in County Laois, Ireland, reported that thanks to financial assistance from the UFC star, the gym will be able… Read More
Report: Umar Nurmagomedov Rebooked For UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
After having his UFC debut canceled three times, it’s being reported that Umar Nurmagomedov has been rebooked to fight Sergey Morozov.
Nurmagomedov, who is the younger cousin of UFC lightweight champion, Khabib Nurmagomedov, has been scheduled to… Read More
Dana White Repeats Belief Khabib Nurmagomedov Will Return
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov has publicly said several times now that he’s done fighting. But, UFC President Dana White believes the undefeated lightweight will return to the cage.
Nurmagomedov announced he was retiring following his win over Justin Gaethje… Read More
Conor McGregor Tells Rafael dos Anjos He’s “in For Sure”
By FCF Staff
Rafael dos Anjos repeated his call for a fight with Conor McGregor, following his win at UFC Vegas 14, and the latter says he’s interested.
Dos Anjos took on Paul Felder in the main event of Saturday’s… Read More
Conor McGregor Says He’s Committed to Lightweight Run in 2021
By FCF Staff
As Conor McGregor gets set to fight Dustin Poirier in an expected, rematch, the star’s reporting he is committed to making a title run at 155 pounds next year.
The former featherweight and lightweight champ is expected… Read More
Michael Chandler Proposes Tournament to Crown New Lightweight Champ
By FCF Staff
Now that Khabib Nurmagoomedov’s announced he’s retiring the the UFC’s lightweight title will be up for grabs, and Michael Chandler’s proposing a tournament to determine the new champion.
After Nurmagomedov choked out Justina Gaethje at UFC 254,… Read More
Tony Ferguson Asks Dana White “Why do You Treat me Like Sh-t”?
By FCF Staff
As a contract dispute between Tony Ferguson and the UFC continues, ‘El Cucuy’ is asking the promotion’s president some intense questions.
Ferguson has yet to fight since he was stopped by Justin Gaethje this past May. The… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev Tells Nate Diaz to Get His “Soft Body” to Vegas
By FCF Staff
Following Nate Diaz’s fiery response to talk of Conor McGregor and Dustin Poirier fighting again, Khamzat Chimaev has challenged the Stockton star.
Recently Diaz accused McGregor and Poirier of “play fighting”, on account of the fact the… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Plans to “Drown” Justin Gaethje
By FCF Staff
Khabib Nurmagomedov appears to be on good terms with his next opponent, Justin Gaethje. But that hasn’t stopped the UFC’s lightweight champ from firing a warning shot at his next challenger.
Nurmagomedov is booked to face the… Read More
Dana White: Khabib Nurmagomedov – Justin Gaethje Fight Planned For October
By FCF Staff
There has been plenty of discussion about when Khabib Nurmagomedov will fight again, following the tragic passing of his father, but Dana White’s reporting the lightweight champ will compete in October.
After Justin Gaethje won the UFC’s… Read More
Daniel Cormier Thinks it “Will be Awhile” Before Khabib Nurmagomedov Fights Again
By FCF Staff
Recently Khabib Nurmagomeodv’s manager said that he believes the UFC’s lightweight champ will battle Justin Gaethje before 2020 concludes. But, his teammate Daniel Cormier doesn’t think we’ll see the undefeated star fight for awhile, following the passing… Read More
Dan Hooker Wants to Fight Tony Ferguson or Charles Oliveira Next
By FCF Staff
Following his thrilling war with Dustin Poirier, and defeat, Dan Hooker is hoping to fight Tony Ferguson or Charles Oliveira next.
Hooker took on Poirer at UFC Vegas 4 last Saturday, and after 25 minutes of relentless… Read More